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May 12, 2026
Trump shares post calling for Obama’s arrest
The repost on social media was among a flurry of late-night posts in which President Donald Trump railed against his political opponents.
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May 12, 2026
The complicated history of American presidents visiting China
From Nixon visiting during the Cold War to Clinton navigating the optics of being welcomed in Tiananmen Square, presidential trips to China have always been fraught.
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May 4, 2026
White House briefly locked down after shooting nearby, officials say
One person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument, according to U.S. Secret Service. The person’s condition is unknown.
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May 2, 2026
Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House rescue deal falls through
The airline said early Saturday it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.
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April 28, 2026
Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark America’s 250th
The president’s likeness — along with Declaration of Independence text and the American flag — will be on an inside page of at least some new passports.
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April 27, 2026
Live updates: Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect to be arraigned in federal court
In a message sent to family members, the 31-year-old suspect called himself a “friendly federal assassin” and criticized the Trump administration.
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April 26, 2026
Live updates: Officials search for motive in shooting at correspondents’ dinner
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April 22, 2026
Former congressman Devin Nunes departs as CEO of Trump media company
The onetime lawmaker is leaving Trump Media & Technology, which operates the social media platform Truth Social.
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April 13, 2026
House eyes possible expulsion of multiple members as it returns to Washington
Both parties appear to be factoring in the razor-thin majority that Republicans hold in the chamber as they weigh whether to oust members.
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April 12, 2026
Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims
Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.
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April 11, 2026
Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer
Supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign withdrew support, including two congressmen who chaired his campaign and two senators who endorsed his bid.
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April 10, 2026
Trump started the Iran war with 5 goals. How far has he really gotten?
The president claimed he achieved them all. The reality is more complicated.
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April 8, 2026
Kristi Noem’s luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials
The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the president’s mass deportation agenda.
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April 1, 2026
King Charles III invited to address joint meeting of Congress
The planned April 28 address to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain will be the first such speech by a British monarch in 35 years.
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March 18, 2026
Trump pushes voting overhaul that could hurt, not help, the GOP
The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.
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March 13, 2026
Sinema acknowledges affair with Senate bodyguard while in office
The acknowledgement is part of a legal filing to dismiss an “alienation of affection” lawsuit against the former senator from Arizona.
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March 9, 2026
GOP Rep. Ogles says Muslims ‘don’t belong in American society’
The Tennessee lawmaker’s post is part of a larger trend of House Republicans leaning on Islamophobic rhetoric.
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March 5, 2026
House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.
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March 4, 2026
Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over allegations of affair with aide
The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.
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February 25, 2026
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
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February 24, 2026
Epstein survivors to attend State of the Union as guests of Democratic lawmakers
The survivors say they want their presence in the chamber to remind President Donald Trump that the harm done by the sex offender was very real.
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